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西城Years ago, I had a role to play as Ronald McDonald. We visited the community hospitals, bringing a little happiness into a place where no one ever looks forward to going. I loved the project, and I was very proud to be able to make a 35 to those who were experiencing some “down time”. But I was given the rule that I could not 36 anyone within the hospital. I understood why they had this rule, but I didn’t like it. I believe that touching is the most honest form of communication we will ever know. Breaking the rule, I was told, 37 I could lose my job. One day, as I was heading down a hallway, I heard a little voice. “Ronald, Ronald.” I stopped. It was Billy, five years old, lying in his dad’s arms. I did a few magic tricks (戏法) for him. As I stepped back to say good-bye, Billy asked, “Ronald, would you 38 me?” Such a simple request (要求). But what through my mind was that if I did that, I could lose my job. So I told Billy I could not do that right now, but I suggested that he and I color a picture. Upon completing a wonderful piece of art, Billy again asked me to hold him. By this time my 40 was screaming (尖叫) “yes!” But my mind was screaming louder “No! You are going to lose your job!” “Hold me.” I searched for anything 41 that would allow me to leave. I could not 42 a single one. It took me a moment to realize that losing my job may not be that bad after all. Just that if I lost my job, it probably would not be long 43 I would lose my car, then my home... But I realized that at the end of my life, the car and the house would have no 44 . Once I thought that the real reason I was there was to bring happiness to an unhappy environment, I realized that I really faced no risk (冒险) at all... So I decided to pick up Billy. We laughed and talked about the things that worried him. After I left the room, Billy said to his mom, “I don’t 45 anymore if I see Father Christmas this year because I was held